Social Security recipients can prepare for a bigger payday. Next year, approximately 70 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries will receive boosted monthly payments. The Social Security Administration will reveal the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14, following the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ release of September’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)—the data used to … Read more
Your Oura ring or Apple Watch may holds secrets about your health that you didn’t even realize. There’s a lot wearables can tell us, from estimates of the calories we’ve burned to our heart rate variability to how much sleep we got last night. But hiding in that sleep data is a metric that may … Read more
Skipping the stress of baggage claim at the airport by using all carry-ons may no longer be possible. Though the roll-out of the Transportation Security Administration’s new security scanners is intended to offer flyers more thorough screening capabilities and an easier time passing through security checkpoints, it may pose a snag when it comes to … Read more
Millions of New Yorkers will soon cash in on some more green. As the colder months creep back in, Gothamites are in line to score checks from the state’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP). The program offers financial relief to households who meet the income levels. Eligible residents can grab payments up to $500 to help … Read more
Check please! Check your mailboxes because Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are heading to homes early due to a bit of a calendar quirk. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue August checks on July 31, instead of the first of the new month. The early payment is typical, as the SSA will not send … Read more
There’s some trouble in WNBA town. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert canceled an interview with Dan Patrick after the league’s public relations team told her to do so, according to the radio host. The popular sports broadcaster had promoted the interview, set for Thursday, all week on “The Dan Patrick Show.” Engelbert was in the area … Read more
New Yorkers who are struggling with energy bills could soon get a major jolt to their bank account. In line with the new state budget, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and her team have allocated $1 billion toward one-time rebate checks, which will be distributed to over 8 million New Yorkers, Pix11 reported. And no … Read more
Are you unwittingly creating a monster? An expert has shared three key ways you can reduce the likelihood of your child turning into a narcissist, a term typically applied to someone whose sense of self hinges on being seen as superior, special or entitled. Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Shahrzad Jalali told The Post that while narcissistic tendencies … Read more
Your checked bag may cost you, but your wine will fly for free. Southwest Airlines is launching a new “Sip and Ship” program that will allow flyers to check one case of wine for free. The new checking policy starts April 24 and will apply to customers traveling from wine country. “Southwest’s new Sip and … Read more
She is one happy chick. A New Jersey Chick-fil-A employee was surprised by the fast-food chain’s CEO, who walked into the store this week and handed her a $25,000 scholarship check. Yammani Tay, who works at the company’s North Bergen location, believed CEO Andrew T. Cathy was visiting the restaurant on Tuesday to film a behind-the-scenes … Read more
Older Americans over age 65 aren’t talking about heart valve health with their doctors — despite many receiving a new health diagnosis in the last year, according to a new national study. The survey of 5,000 Americans who are 65+ from all 50 states also uncovered that nearly nine in ten seniors (89%) believe regular … Read more
The future of health tracking is here, and it’s fast. A new FDA-approved thermometer doesn’t just check your temperature, but also monitors other key health metrics, some of which would normally require a visit to a doctor’s office. And it can take each of these measurements in a matter of seconds. The BeamO thermometer can … Read more
A viral confrontation between a young social media creator and an older passerby has sparked a heated debate about filming in public. In the clip, a young woman sets up her phone on a city footpath at night, steps back a bit, and begins filming an outfit-of-the-day “fit check” while traffic drives past behind her. … Read more
Nearly half of all workers are hoping to get away with the bare minimum for much of December — and Monday, Dec. 15, was found to be the last hard-working day of the year, according to new research. If you’re reading this while at work, don’t worry — many workers are officially in slow-down mode, … Read more
ESPN’s victory formation came with a flag on the play. The Worldwide Leader touted its audience for the “Monday Night Football” clash between the Cardinals and Cowboys as the “second-highest Week 9 audience since 2011,” drawing 16.2 million viewers across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ABC and NFL+. What’s missing, however — and as social media … Read more
While Miami and Palm Beach gobble up the best hotel brands, benefiting from a seemingly never-ceasing bevy of five-star openings, Fort Lauderdale often felt like an afterthought. Yes, there’s already a Ritz-Carlton and a W Hotel, and in 2022 an oceanfront Four Season debuted. But for the so-called “yachting capital of the world” these were … Read more
Denise Richards denied cashing a million-dollar check from ex-husband Charlie Sheen. The actress showed proof to her Instagram followers, sharing a photo of the uncashed check, tagging Sheen and adding the song “Money” by Pink Floyd. The reality star wrote in her Instagram story, “Found this during my recent move. I never cashed it, @CharlieSheen. Is … Read more
These old items could net you new money. An investment expert is urging cash-strapped Americans to check their basements and junk drawers to see whether they own forgotten books, gadgets, and games that are now worth a fortune. “Most people throw away items that could pay for their retirement in just a few years,” Adam … Read more
Reese Witherspoon learned a valuable lesson when a director refused to cast her in a movie. During a recent appearance on Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers’ “Las Culturistas” podcast, the 49-year-old “Legally Blonde” star shared that although she had optioned the rights to the bestselling novel, “Gone Girl,” with the intention of starring in it, director David Fincher … Read more
Fall is nearly here — it officially kicks off at 2:19 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 22 — and New York is getting ready to paint the town red, orange and gold. Whether you’re headed up the Hudson, cozying up in a Catskills cabin or simply strolling in Central Park, the season’s most dazzling show will … Read more